Almost €11 million government funding announced for roads in Louth

Louth County Council is to receive €10,992,550 in government funding for regional and local roads, including €301,000 for bridge rehabilitation in the county, it has been announced today.

The breakdown of this year's funding is as follows: 

• Restoration Improvement - €5,195,000
• Restoration Maintenance - €652,000
• Supplementary Restoration Maintenance - €571,000
• Discretionary Grant - €1,255,500
• Bridge Rehabilitation - €301,000
• Specific Imp. Grant - €198,000
• Strategic Regional & Local Roads - €380,000
• Safety Improvement Works - €257,500
• PSCI: Survey Support - €11,000
• Training Grant - €40,000
• Drainage Works - €288,500
• Former National Roads - €540,000
• Speed Limits Review Signs - €98,500
• Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Works - €256,500
• Community Involvement Scheme - €248,050
• Reclaimed Asphalt Pilot - €700,000

Overall, this year's allocation is down from €12,899,450 in 2024, this however is due to a Specific Improvement Grant of €2,100,000 allocated last year to the Obelisk Bridge and the Boyne Link Road project. When this is excluded, the amount allocated this year is €193,000 up on last year.

More to follow on the breakdown of this year's allocation